SR3 is accepting applications for a seasonal full time veterinary nurse position. The application deadline is 3/21/22. Please visit our website for more information about the position and the organization www.SR3.org. 

• Play an active role in the medical and husbandry care of rehabilitating animals, including but not limited to medication dispensing/administration, sample collection and processing, reviewing and adjusting diets,and preparing for and assisting with diagnostic and medical procedures.
• Participate in husbandry care, including but not limited to gavage feeding, enclosure cleaning and maintenance, water quality monitoring, and environmental enrichment.
  
• Perform in-house laboratory procedures and prepare samples for shipment to outside labs.
  
• Perform routine hospital maintenance that includes cleaning and maintaining hospital and laboratory equipment to ensure proper working condition; ability to maintain quality, safety and infection control standards, including demonstrated knowledge of sterile procedures and disposal of biohazardous waste.
  
• Assist with all aspects of anesthesia, including intubation, anesthetic monitoring, and adjustment and use of ventilators.
  
• Calculate dietary needs, update daily feed sheets, monitor intake, and consult with the veterinarian on diet revisions as necessary.
  
• Inventory pharmaceuticals; stock and maintain hospital, laboratory and ambulance supplies.
  
• Create and maintain accurate medical record documentation of clinical procedures, prescriptions, and diagnostic laboratory work.
  
• Assist with euthanasia and post-mortem examinations.
  
• Respond to emergency situations and stranded animal events including those that occur outside of scheduled work time and normal operating hours.
  
• Assists veterinarians and biologists with necropsies, sample collection and field response as needed.
  
• Communicate regularly with the Veterinarian and hospital staff regarding management of active medical cases including, but not limited to, medical procedures, treatments, husbandry/nutrition, and behavioral enrichment.
  
• Participate in the education and training of staff, volunteers, and interns.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned. Job duties may vary based on season.
  

• Veterinary technician degree from an accredited organization with a minimum of 2 years in the veterinary field; or equivalent experience.
• Veterinary Technician license in the state of Washington or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
  
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
  
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, nights, and holidays as needed; must also be able to share a 24/7 on-call schedule in case of emergency situations.
  
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Detailed oriented and able to follow specific instructions.
  
• Excellent technical skills, including proficiency in restraint, sample collections techniques and patient monitoring.
  
• Detailed and current knowledge of veterinary medical practices, animal anatomy and physiology, basic pharmacology and principles of anesthesia.
  
• Knowledge of sterile techniques and surgical equipment cleaning and sterilization in addition to knowledge of infection control and quarantine practices.
  
• Understanding of medical equipment, including but not limited to anesthetic machine, anesthesia monitoring, in-house lab equipment, Doppler, digital radiology, ultrasound, and autoclave.
• Proficient in perceiving and acting upon relevant changes in animal behaviors and conditions.
• Capable of dealing with emergencies calmly and efficiently.
  
• Must be able to work independently and as a team with the willingness to learn.
  
• In good physical condition with the ability to work outdoors under adverse conditions (rain, heat, cold, snow, wind and direct sunlight) and lift 50 pounds.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe.
  

• Experience working with marine mammals in a wildlife, zoo or aquarium setting.
• Awareness of safety procedures for handling wild animals and working in the field.
  
• Experience managing hospital inventory and controlled drugs.
  
• Experience training and managing staff or volunteers.  
  
• Public speaking experience.
  
• Initiative in identifying and solving problems and recommending ideas and viable suggestions to improve operations is strongly desired.